Nicaraguan Education Resource Center, operating under the name Dba Crea, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dba Crea is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dba Crea generated $685.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $486.5k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREA ELEVATES RURAL NICARAGUANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LITERACY AND LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDES YOUNG LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS TO BOOKS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE READING PROFICIENCY, TEACH DISCRETE LITERACY SKILLS, INSPIRE CRITICAL THINKING, AND FOSTER A JOY OF READING AND LIFELONG LEARNING.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS ACADEMIC SUCCESS EMPLOYS EVIDENCED BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING SUPPORT TO BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION THAT PROMOTES MORE ADVANCED LEARNING AND INCREASED SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF ADOLESCENTS AS THEY STRIVE TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE BOLSTER SUCCESS IN SCHOOL THROUGH ENGAGING ELECTIVE CLASSES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, ALONG WITH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scott Hagg President,ch | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Steve Merritt Treasurer Ao | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Maren Boothby Secretary Ao | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Tessa Gunther Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Kathryn Rudman Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Ann James Secretary To | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $645,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,133 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $645,427 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $546 |
Investment income | $73,671 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$34,154 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $685,490 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $30,121 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $199,571 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $81,675 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,328 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,384 |
Information technology | $15,037 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,621 |
Travel | $10,494 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,322 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,819 |
Insurance | $3,959 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $486,490 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,943 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $465,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,719,253 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40,637 |
Total assets | $2,467,010 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $52,563 |
Total liabilities | $52,563 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,360,176 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,054,271 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,467,010 |